Algebra I 2010-2011
Chapter 1

I can categorize numbers.
I can write a math sentence using an equal sign or not using an equal sign.
I can calculate using order of operations.
I can put fractions in order.
I can add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive AND negative numbers.
I can add and subtract two matrices.
I can define the difference between expression and equation.
I can define the difference between evaluate and simplify.
I know what like terms are, and can combine them.
I know what the distributive property is, and I can use it.
I can plot points on a coordinate plane.
I can make a scatterplot, given a set of data.
I can define what correlation is.

Chapter 2

Solving Equations
  • One-step I can find the value for x that makes an equation true.
I can get x by itself by dividing or multiplying on both sides of the equation.
I can get x by itself by adding or subtracting on both sides of the equation.
  • 2-Step I can find the value for x that makes an equation true.
I can use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to find x.

  • Multi-step I can find the value of x that makes an equation with the distributive property true.
I can find the value of x that makes an equation with like terms true.
I can find the value of x that makes an equation with x on both sides true.

Word Problems

I can identify key words to decide if I need to add, subtract, multiply, or divide to find the answer.
I can step up one-step and two-step equation by reading a word problem and find the answer that makes it true.

Central Tendencies

I can find the mean, median, mode, and range of a set of numbers to analyze real life situations .
I can describe in words how to find the mean, median, mode, and range of a set of numbers.
I can identify examples of when it is best to use mean, median, or mode.
I can create a box and whisker plot picture of a set of numbers.
I can decide when a particular modification will most affect which statistical measure.

Chapter 3
Chapter 4
I can use cross-products to solve for a variable.
* I can use the cross-products and distributive product all in one problem.
I can solve percentage problems. Know that %/100=is/of
I can solve problems with percent of change. (Big number - small number) / (amount you started with)
I can simplify fractions, using the greatest common factor (GCF).
I can understand the meaning of theoretical probability.
I can understand the meaning of experimental probability.
* Know the difference between experimental and theoretical.
I can use probability and implement into a real-world example and solve the problem.

Chapter 5
I can

Chapter 6
I can find the slope of a line given any two points.
I can identify the slope and y-intercept of a line.
I can identify the difference between slope-intercept form, standard form, and point slope form of a line.
I can find the slope of a line that is parallel or perpendicular to a given line.


Algebra 1 Part 2